Was he for real? She still didn’t believe that he was interested in anything more than just a roll in the hay, but she couldn’t resist a good bet. So she cocked her head to the side and said, “All right. Six dates in six weeks. You have to plan them all around things that I enjoy. It’s your job to figure that out. If any of the dates go sideways, it’s over and you have to be my pool boy until the end of October when we get around to winterizing it, and your uniform will consist of a thong.”
Brian’s eyes gleamed at the suggestion. “A thong is awfully uncomfortable, Shannon. And isn’t that a little late to be winterizing a pool around here?”
“The pool has been spelled to withstand the cooler temps. No need to worry about that. Though you might be cold wandering around mostly naked,” she said with a snicker. “And I’m aware thongs are uncomfortable. But now I’m wondering when and why you were ever wearing one.”
He winked. “I’ll tell you when I win the bet. Now, if I win, you have to agree to attend my sister’s wedding as my fiancée and give me a two-hour body massage. We’ll both be completely naked.”
She blinked at him. “You can’t be serious. Why would you want me to pretend to be your fiancée?”
“Who said anything about pretending?” he said with a grin. “What do you say?”
Her head screamed at her to say no. This was a crazy bet that was bound to trample her heart one way or another. She’d given up on men like Brian who said things they didn’t mean and messed with her head. But she had never been one for going the safe route. And everything inside of her craved Brian Knox. She couldn’t say no. Her mouth wouldn’t let her. Besides, there was no way he was going to stay interested after six weeks. They never did. Knowing it was a mistake and not caring in the least, she held her hand out and said, “It’s a bet.”
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Deanna’s Book List
Witches of Keating Hollow:
Soul of the Witch
Heart of the Witch
Spirit of the Witch
Dreams of the Witch
Courage of the Witch
Love of the Witch
Power of the Witch
Essence of the Witch
Witches of Christmas Grove:
A Witch For Mr. Holiday
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Jade Calhoun Novels:
Haunted on Bourbon Street
Witches of Bourbon Street
Demons of Bourbon Street
Angels of Bourbon Street
Shadows of Bourbon Street
Incubus of Bourbon Street
Bewitched on Bourbon Street
Hexed on Bourbon Street
Dragons of Bourbon Street
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Pyper Rayne Novels:
Spirits, Stilettos, and a Silver Bustier
Spirits, Rock Stars, and a Midnight Chocolate Bar
Spirits, Beignets, and a Bayou Biker Gang
Spirits, Diamonds, and a Drive-thru Daiquiri Stand
Spirits, Spells, and Wedding Bells
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Ida May Chronicles:
Witched To Death
Witch, Please
Stop Your Witchin’
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Crescent City Fae Novels:
Influential Magic
Irresistible Magic
Intoxicating Magic
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Last Witch Standing:
Bewitched by Moonlight
Soulless at Sunset
Bloodlust By Midnight
Bitten At Daybreak
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Witch Island Brides:
The Wolf’s New Year Bride
The Vampire’s Last Dance
The Warlock’s Enchanted Kiss
The Shifter’s First Bite
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Destiny Novels:
Defining Destiny
Accepting Fate
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Wolves of the Rising Sun:
Aiden
Luc
Craved
Silas
Darien
Wren
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Black Bear Outlaws:
Cyrus
Chase
Cole
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Bayou Springs Alien Mail Order Brides:
Zeke
Gunn
Echo
About the Author
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Deanna Chase, is a native Californian, transplanted to the slower paced lifestyle of southeastern Louisiana. When she isn't writing, she is often goofing off with her husband in New Orleans or playing with her two shih tzu dogs. For more information and updates on newest releases visit her website at deannachase.com.